Emiliano Martínez sets Gattuso straight: “Europe doesn't see everything” | OneFootball

Emiliano Martínez sets Gattuso straight: “Europe doesn't see everything”

After Italy's 2-0 win over Moldova, Gennaro Gattuso once again made headlines. Frustrated with the European qualification system, the Italian coach denounced what he called an “unfair” format for teams from the Old Continent.

According to him, Europe is at a disadvantage compared to South America, where six out of ten teams qualify directly for the World Cup and the seventh plays a playoff against Oceania:

His comments quickly crossed the Atlantic. Emiliano Martínez wasted no time in firing back.In an interview with DSports, the Argentine goalkeeper hit back at the Italian, pointing to a reality he believes Gattuso ignores:

A clear reminder: South American teams have to deal with long journeys, tricky pitches, extreme weather, and sometimes even altitude—as in Bolivia, where every match becomes a physical battle. Emi Martínez's remarks should give Gattuso something to think about.